Brodie Brazil

Wanted to share some thoughts and personal perspectives on the big news: that Drew Remenda is going to appear on Sharks Pre & Postgame live in 2021.

As we know, if you're acting responsibly, everything is harder during this pandemic. Anyone who is back to the workplace can recognize one day often feels like three on the job. And the same goes for professional athletes, who are still often judged as if they were competing in "normal times" of 2019. Which certainly isn't the case.

As the pandemic enters another questionable phase, MLB is presented with a dilemma and also a unique opportunity... to potentially delay the season exactly one month for better outcomes on player safety, possible attendance, and getting an entire 162 game schedule complete.

The San Jose Sharks played their lowest scoring (and maybe most important) game of the season, and ended up with a favorable result, 2-1 in a shootout over the St. Louis Blues on 1/20/21.

The Sharks might be one of the NHL’s most interesting teams in 2021. Various simulations and projections predict them finishing eight-to-12 points shy of a playoff position. Yet, one look at their hungry and healthy roster could easily convince you that a stiff rebound from last season is inevitable. Link to the full feature is here: https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/sharks/five-bold-sharks-predictions-ahead-shortened-2021-nhl-season

Here's five things to keep an eye on in 2021: 1) Team Defense 2) Depth scoring contributions 3) The Road Effect at the most important part of the season 4) The First Point of Adversity 5) How They Roll With The Changes

As the San Jose Sharks kick off their 2021 training camp TODAY in Scottsdale, Arizona, nothing will be routine. Just thirteen days to get fully prepared, with no exhibition games - for players with limited access to rinks and skating across the last few weeks, and a group that hasn’t competed together in ten months.

This interview with David Forst was conducted on December 15th, where the A's GM discusses the slow free agent market across MLB, and how his team needs multiple plans for the different kinds of season 2021 might present during the Covid pandemic.

Matt Olson discusses the 2020 season, including his frustrations with the bat and not winning another Gold Glove award. And on a lighter note, he introduces us to his new Labrador puppy, Cooper.

A's fan-favorite and clubhouse leader Chad Pinder has renewed his contract in Oakland for the 2021 season. He discusses a multitude of aspects from the 2020 season, including leaving the team this summer for the birth of his first child.

A's infielder Tony Kemp recently signed a 1-year extension in Oakland. In this conversation, he discusses the fun and difficulties of his first year with the A's, where he learned evasive base running techniques, and how his +1 Effect may be tougher to continue than it actually was to start.

Per multiple reports on Tuesday, it appears the NHL has cleared significant financial barriers between players and the league to attempt beginning a new season on January 13, 2021. I'll discuss hockey's big picture issues, but also what it could mean for the San Jose Sharks, and even a potential relocation to Oakland.